LEDA Community Resources

LEDA Community Resources

Individualized support is available to LEDA College Students and Alumni. Schedule appointments and find other community resources.

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LEDA Scholars in their first and second year of college have an assigned College Success Counselor.

Who is my counselor?

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Jorden Favors

College & Career Counselor

Jorden is the primary College Success Counselor for roughly 100 LEDA first years and second years.

They manage our opportunities database and hold Career Coaching Meetings throughout the year. Jorden is also the Residence Director for the LEDA Summer Institute

Schedule Check-In →

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Nada Abdelaziz

Director of College & Career Success

Nada directs the College & Career Success team and serves as the primary College Success Counselor for roughly 75 LEDA Scholars in College.

She manages the College & Career Newsletter and coordinates peer mentors, campus visits and employer programs throughout the year. She also provides Career Coaching appointments.

Schedule Check-In →

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Jahnelle McMilllan

Senior Program Officer

Jahnelle works closely with roughly 30 college students.

She oversees LEDA Legal and other post-secondary admissions support for the LEDA Community, including transfers and grad school.

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"I have greatly appreciated the feedback I have received and the words of support. In many cases I didn’t even realize I just needed someone to talk to, and I am really grateful to have that type of support from the College & Career team."

LEDA Scholars in their later years of college, as well as Career Fellows and Alums can also schedule 1:1 meetings.

General Check-In

Update us on your college or career journeys, set goals for your upcoming year or semester, or strategize about challenges you are having on campus.

General check-ins help us to stay current so that we are prepared to supply recommendations for scholarship grad school or professional opportunities.


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Tara Gellene
Chief Program Officer

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Jorden Favors
College & Career Counselor

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Nada Abdelaziz
Director of College & Career Success

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Career Coaching Meetings
We look forward to supporting and encouraging you during your career journey.
We can share LEDA’s career exploration resources + sponsored opportunities, help you navigate support on your campus, support career exploration + goal setting, provide interview prep, offer networking prep, and review your resume or cover letter.

Schedule Career Coaching
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Jorden Favors
College & Career Counselor

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Nada Abdelaziz
Director of College & Career Success

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Financial Literacy Coaching
We can help you make a workable budget, save to reach your goals, and get deep about your relationship with money.

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Eriana James
Program Manager

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David Mobley
Volunteer Financial Advisor

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Transfer & Reenrollment Support
Are you actively working to reenroll in college or transfer to a different institution? Our team can help you think through pros and cons and complete the necessary steps.
Scholars with an assigned College Success Counselor should meet with them before scheduling this type of meeting.

Discuss Transfer or Reenrollment
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Jahnelle McMillan
Senior Program Officer

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Grad School Planning Meeting
A small number of appointments are available to support LEDA Community members who are applying for graduate school.
Schedule meetings to think through your timeline, essay topics, resources and pathways programs. You can also reserve time to get written feedback on an application essay or resume.

Schedule a Grad School Meeting
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Jahnelle McMillan
Senior Program Officer

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Tara Gellene
Chief Program Officer

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